The June 1987 issue of Fighting Stars  featured Ernie Reyes Sr. soaring through the air with a powerful side kick aimed at Scott Coker—a...

Westerners seem fascinated with Zen — or, at least, with what they think Zen is. Zen seems to describe a state of mind, for many...

Rhee was most certainly the kind of man who made things happen..

The May 1972 issue of Karate Illustrated  showcased a legend on its cover: Jim Kelly facing off in a sparring match, giving a glimpse of...

"Joy is a trainable skill, and like any martial art, it requires practice, especially in the face of discomfort and chaos." – Budo...

Martial arts icons Kathy Long and Richard Norton took the spotlight on the cover of the February 1996 issue of Black Belt Magazine ....

I haven’t seen Damon Gilbert’s martial arts resume, but it’s got to be among the most diverse in our world. He’s trained and competed...

Given the proliferation of social media in the martial arts community, one sees all sorts of posts nowadays related to Japanese budo and...

In all likelihood, I look at martial arts and self-defense training differently than you do. Yes, I’m an avid practitioner, as well as an...

Young people who grew up in the age of the internet will find it difficult to grasp just how hard it used to be to track down information...

Southern pride Keith Vitali graced the May 1980 cover of Karate Illustrated , marking the start of the flashy 80s era. A former Karate...

On November 16th and 17th, the Battle of the Martial Arts tournament will be held in South Florida at the Broward County Convention...

Fisticuffs — now there’s a word we’ve all heard. It conjures up visions of old-timey bare-knucklers going at it from upright long-guard...

Let’s start with a definition. For the purposes of this column in giving tips for martial art teachers, the term “training scar” does not...

For decades, I’ve wished I could supplement my martial arts skill set with a few years of boxing without subjecting myself to the punishment

"One of the major speed bumps is the need to do something... the more you seek, the less you find." – Alan Baker In this episode,...

The cover of the December 2009 issue of Black Belt Magazine  showcased the powerful Fedor Emelianenko standing strong. Known as a...

It's time to take your first step toward being able to say, “I learned Muay Thai in Bangkok!” One of the most popular combat sports to...

Almost every day of the week except Sunday, I put on my gi and drive to the dojo, then teach for several hours. I started doing this in...

Mike Tyson is famous for saying, “Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.” Think what you want about the former...

In 1853, Commodore Matthew Perry sailed into Edo harbor (now Tokyo) with four steam-powered warships. The United States was on a mission...

Olympic judo has become a hidden powerhouse in MMA, with athletes who bring its techniques often finding success in the cage.

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Black Belt Magazine's decision to return to print was made after careful consideration and consultation with prominent martial artists and..